City of Playford
Penfield
Penfield at a glance
Median house
$320,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$230,400
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
422
Median age 70
About
Welcome to Penfield.
Penfield is a suburb in Australia.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$320,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $230,400.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$415/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$320,000
Sales data pending
$230,400
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
422
Median age: 70
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20256.74%
Based on $320,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA · Dec 20254.06%
Based on $230,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Consumer and Business Services SA–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
422
Median age
70
Family households
48%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
30
total offences in 2025-26
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of June 2026· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Penfield.
Local schools for Penfield
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Swallowcliffe School P-6
John Hartley School B-6
Elizabeth North Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Penfield.
- What is the median house price in Penfield?
- The median house price in Penfield, SA 5121 is $320,000. The median unit price is $230,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Penfield postcode?
- Penfield is in the 5121 postcode, in SA, in the City of Playford region.
- What is the average rent in Penfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $415, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Penfield?
- There are 20 schools serving Penfield on this page, including Swallowcliffe School P-6, St Columba College, Compass Catholic Community.
- What suburbs are near Penfield?
- Penfield is close to Eyre, Macdonald Park, Edinburgh North, Davoren Park North, Davoren Park South.
- What is the population of Penfield?
- Penfield has approximately 422 residents. The median age is 70.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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